Lead With Heart

Samara Bortz
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Hosted by Samara Bortz, Lead With Heart is a podcast for thoughtful entrepreneurs who are building thriving creative businesses without hustle and burnout. We will dig into actionable strategies for marketing, sales, mindset, intentional offer design, spirituality, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and tapping into creative magic. Lead With Heart is a must-listen for anyone who wants to establish, grow, and scale their dream feel-good business. samarabortz.substack.com

  1. The Rulebook I Threw Out to Build My Six-Figure Design Studio

    16 апр.

    The Rulebook I Threw Out to Build My Six-Figure Design Studio

    Part storytime, part masterclass! In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I went from charging $1,500 for two-week websites to running a six-figure design studio within a year and a half. Even if you’re not a designer, the framework behind this pivot is the same process I’ve used in every iteration of my business — and it’s what I teach inside the HEART Method. This episode covers: The real numbers and frustrations from my early designer days (and why more leads weren’t the fix) What happened when I threw out someone else’s rulebook and built offers around my actual strengths The positioning shift that made me stand out in a very crowded industry How restructuring my offers changed my income, my capacity, and my satisfaction overnight The messaging and audience growth strategy that brought in aligned clients without the scramble Why this framework works for any industry — not just design Work Together Samara’s filling 6-month coaching and mentorship containers for July and August kickoffs. DM to chat or apply here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samarabortz.substack.com

    19 мин.
  2. Ask These Questions Before Hiring a Mentor or Coach

    9 апр.

    Ask These Questions Before Hiring a Mentor or Coach

    Not every coach is the right coach for you, and finding a good fit matters way more than finding the most impressive sales page. In this episode, I’m breaking down the most important things to look for when you’re hiring a mentor or coach, including a checklist of questions to bring to the discovery call. You’ll learn: Why safety is the non-negotiable foundation of any coaching relationship How to tell the difference between coaching, strategy, and consulting (and which one you actually need right now) What to look for beyond the money wins The personality, communication, and container structure questions most people skip Exact questions to ask on a discovery call to find out if it’s truly a fit Save this one for whenever you’re ready to invest in support! Work together Most of my long-term mentorship clients start with a 1:1 Intensive to make sure the fit is right. Or, apply for 1:1 mentorship if you’re ready to go all in. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samarabortz.substack.com

    28 мин.
  3. How I'm Prepping My Coaching and Design Business for Maternity Leave

    2 апр.

    How I'm Prepping My Coaching and Design Business for Maternity Leave

    I’m pregnant with baby number two, and this time, I’m prepping my business for maternity leave very differently. In this episode, I’m walking you through the full compare-and-contrast: what I did before my first son was born, what worked, what left me scrambling, and exactly what’s changing for round two: Why wrapping up all client work before leave created a tough financial and momentum gap The longer-term containers and design partnerships I’ve set up for a smoother return How a four-month marketing ghost left me rusty and talking to a cold audience The batching, VA support, and content systems I’m building to keep things flowing while I’m off The identity shift that completely rebuilt my business after my first baby, and why I’m open to it happening again If you’re heading into a big life change (maternity leave or not!), this is your permission slip to let your business shift with you. Work Together Samara’s filling 6-month coaching containers for July and August kickoffs. Join before the end of March for big savings! DM to chat or apply here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samarabortz.substack.com

    24 мин.
  4. You've Been Fixing Everything But Your Offer

    12 мар.

    You've Been Fixing Everything But Your Offer

    You’re posting, showing up, talking about your work — and it still feels heavy. Most people assume the fix is external: better messaging, more visibility, a bigger audience. But there’s something I always look at first, and it’s almost always the thing people skip. It’s the offer. In this episode, I’m sharing my own two-week website era story and a client story that shows what shifts when your offer ecosystem is actually connected to you – not just what makes strategic sense, but what fits your energy, your lifestyle, and how you want to operate. What You’ll Learn Why “I just need more eyes on my content” is not the complete story How selling an offer you’re not fully behind translates to your audience — even when you don’t realize it What it really means for your offer to fit you The reflection question to sit with before you change a single piece of your marketing plan Resources Mentioned The Shifts — Samara’s private five-day FREE private podcast audio series. Get access here! Work Together 2 coaching intensive spots for March. Claim one! Samara’s filling 6-month coaching containers for July and August kickoffs. Join before the end of March for big savings! DM to chat or apply here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samarabortz.substack.com

    18 мин.
  5. Podcast Guesting as a Feel-Good Marketing Strategy with Candace Dudley

    5 мар.

    Podcast Guesting as a Feel-Good Marketing Strategy with Candace Dudley

    In this episode, I’m sitting down with podcast guesting coach Candace Dudley to talk about a marketing approach that actually feels sustainable — sharing your work on other people’s podcasts. Candace did 50 guest interviews in 2025 and she’s sharing exactly how to find the right shows, pitch yourself, and turn those conversations into lasting growth. What You’ll Learn How to know if podcast guesting is the right visibility strategy for you (and when to wait) The two things every pitch needs: proof you’ve done your homework + niche speaking topics framed as episode titles Why DMs and voice notes get way more responses than email pitches How to align your speaking topics, freebie, and paid offer so the whole thing actually converts Real podcast recommendations for three different types of business owners Resources Mentioned: Candace’s website Her free podcast matchmaking community The Podcasting Mentor podcast Work With Samara Ready to figure out what marketing strategies actually work for you? Book a coaching and mentorship intensive — price increases April 1st. If this episode resonated, it would mean so much if you shared it with a friend and left a quick rating or review—it helps the show reach more creative business owners who want to build feel-good, profitable businesses with heart.♥️ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samarabortz.substack.com

    38 мин.
  6. How to Make Long-Form Content Creation Easy

    19 февр.

    How to Make Long-Form Content Creation Easy

    Intimidated or overwhelmed by starting a podcast or committing to a weekly newsletter? In this masterclass-style episode, I’m breaking down my exact four-step process for creating podcasts, emails, and Substacks each week—without it eating up my entire schedule or draining my creative energy. What You’ll Learn My four-step content creation process: ideate, write, schedule, execute—and why splitting them up is the secret to actually enjoying it How morning pages (or voice memos, or end-of-day brain dumps) become a goldmine of content ideas you can pull from anytime Why trying to go from idea to published in one sitting is the fastest route to burnout—and what to do instead How to cross-promote between your long-form channels so your content works more strategically for you Resources Mentioned: Substack post on protecting your “idea well” DM me on Instagram to chat about coaching Work Together Ready to build a marketing strategy that actually feels sustainable? Start with a 1:1 intensive or inquire about six-month private coaching containers where we create the strategy, content flow, and business model that fits your season of life. If this episode resonated, it would mean so much if you shared it with a friend and left a rating or review—it helps the show reach more creative business owners who want to build feel-good, profitable businesses with heart.♥️ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samarabortz.substack.com

    30 мин.
  7. When Coaching Isn't the Answer (And When It Is)

    12 февр.

    When Coaching Isn't the Answer (And When It Is)

    My copywriter co-founder asked me a question that made me pause: when is coaching NOT the right fit? In this episode, I’m sharing both sides of the coin—why I believe support is always worthwhile AND the two scenarios where hiring a coach might not move the needle most. What You’ll Learn Why you don’t need to hit a certain income level or stage to benefit from coaching The two scenarios where coaching isn’t the solution (hint: one involves your overflowing plate, the other involves hiring specialists) My mini checklist for deciding if now is the right time to invest in support Resources Mentioned: In Tandem Studios (big promo on all website projects booked before March 1, 2026!) DM me on Instagram to chat about coaching Work Together Ready for support to grow your heart-led creative business with more ease? Start with a 1:1 intensive: three days working through one specific bottleneck. Or, inquire about six-month private coaching containers. If this episode resonated, it would mean so much if you shared it with a friend and left a quick rating or review—it helps the show reach more creative business owners who want to build feel-good, profitable businesses with heart.♥️ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samarabortz.substack.com

    17 мин.
  8. How to Rebuild Marketing Momentum After a Break

    5 февр.

    How to Rebuild Marketing Momentum After a Break

    Feeling stuck getting back into your marketing groove after a break? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing the exact advice I gave a client who asked how to rebuild momentum after the holidays—plus the three approaches that help me (and my clients) move through content resistance and back into selling. What You’ll Learn Why a staggered return beats jumping back into unsustainable rhythms (and how I structured my own post-holiday reentry) The two things that deplete your “idea well”—and what to do about them How to use resistance as a clue for bigger-picture shifts in your offers, business model, and beliefs Resources Mentioned: Subscribe to my Substack DM me on Instagram to chat about private coaching or book an intensive Work Together Ready for support to increase your bookings, income, and impact? Start with a Heart Hour intensive—one deep-dive call plus three days of async Telegram coaching—or inquire about longer-term private mentorship. If this episode resonated, it would mean so much if you shared it with a friend and left a quick rating or review—it helps the show reach more creative business owners who want to build feel-good, profitable businesses with heart.♥️ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit samarabortz.substack.com

    31 мин.
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Hosted by Samara Bortz, Lead With Heart is a podcast for thoughtful entrepreneurs who are building thriving creative businesses without hustle and burnout. We will dig into actionable strategies for marketing, sales, mindset, intentional offer design, spirituality, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and tapping into creative magic. Lead With Heart is a must-listen for anyone who wants to establish, grow, and scale their dream feel-good business. samarabortz.substack.com

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  • Автор
    Samara Bortz
  • Годы выхода
    2024 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    35
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